A Good Theory Goes Beyond the Simple Explanation of a Phenomenon

question 43

Multiple Choice

A good theory goes beyond the simple explanation of a phenomenon to ________ the occurrence of that phenomenon.

• A) describe
• B) refute
• C) change
• D) predict

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Definitions:

Works Councils

An institutional representation of workers within a company, primarily found in Europe, aimed at facilitating dialogue between employees and management on workplace issues.

Certification Process

A formal procedure by which an accredited or authorized body assesses and recognizes that a person, product, or organization meets certain predefined standards.

U.S. Labor Law

The body of laws and legal regulations in the United States that governs the rights and obligations of workers, employers, and unions.

Business Unionism

A labor union strategy focusing on negotiation of immediate economic benefits for workers, such as wages and job security, over broader social objectives.